Chapter Summaries

Kazu invited Dragon to meet him on Kentron Island, where he hoped Gild Tesoro could help fund the Revolutionary Army. Before that meeting, Kazu and his companions stopped at Silco Island to celebrate New Year, and they finished preparing a house there.

• Kazu called Dragon and arranged to meet him on Kentron Island in a month and a half, suggesting a promising young man could help fund the Revolutionary Army.
• Kazu and his companions sailed to Silco Island, an industrial island known for its iron ore and iron goods, to celebrate New Year.
• Kazu let Drew, Carlmand, and the others spend nine days in town, and he noticed that Law had hurried off with them.
• Kazu and the five women shopped lavishly around town for two days and bought a large house with a courtyard.
• Kazu and his companions decorated the house for New Year and planned to protect it with a spatial barrier before leaving.

Kazu celebrated the new year with his companions, then used his annual system check-in to evolve his Space-Space Fruit into the Mythical Zoan Spacetime Divine Dragon Model. He emerged from the transformation stronger, with improved recovery and endurance, while the story left his new time-related abilities untested.

• Kazu examined Law's new sword, Akagō, and listened skeptically as Law explained how he had bought it.
• Kazu told Carlmand and the others to rest, then celebrated the new year with everyone in the courtyard.
• At midnight, Kazu returned alone to the Divine Dragon and performed his annual check-in ritual.
• The system advanced Kazu's Space-Space Fruit into the Mythical Zoan Spacetime Divine Dragon Model.
• After his body transformed, Kazu felt his strength rise by around twenty percent and confirmed his old spatial techniques still worked, though he had lost elementalization.

Kazu tested his new time powers, then demonstrated Time Rewind to the Blond Hair Pirates at their banquet and claimed his fruit was a Mythical Zoan, the Spacetime Divine Dragon Model. His crew marveled at the ability, while Drew believed Kazu’s explanation.

• Kazu used Time Rewind to restore a crushed stone and considered how he might develop his time abilities.
• Kazu returned to the banquet and joked with his crew about their physical condition, prompting protests from Carlmand, Drew, and the others.
• Kazu rewound a half-smoked cigarette to its original state, stunning everyone at the banquet.
• Kazu told the crew that he had awakened the power of time and claimed his fruit was the Mythical Zoan, Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Spacetime Divine Dragon Model.
• Drew praised Kazu and felt reassured that the crew would be safe under their captain’s growing strength.

Kazu revealed his newly awakened Zoan form, transforming into a colossal blue-green dragon before his crew. He refused Carlmand’s request for a ride but took Robin and the other women flying, leaving the men behind.

• Kazu told his crew he had only just discovered his second ability, and they asked him to show them his transformation.
• Kazu transformed into a dragon over a hundred meters long, impressing everyone watching.
• Carlmand asked Kazu for a ride, but Kazu refused and threatened to train him; Carlmand blamed Behrens, prompting the two men to fight.
• Robin and the other women asked to ride on Kazu’s head, and Kazu lowered it for them.
• Kazu flew into the sky with the women while the men watched resentfully from the ground.

Kazu and the Blond Hair Pirates left Silco Island aboard the Divine Dragon for Kentron Island, but Garp caught up and attacked with a barrage of cannonballs. Carlmand volunteered to fight Garp and was struck in the face as soon as he charged.

• Kazu and the women returned to the courtyard, and the townspeople later spread legends about Shenron on Silco Island.
• With ten days left before their meeting with Dragon, Kazu and the others sailed from Silco Island aboard the Divine Dragon.
• Garp's warship caught up and fired a barrage of cannonballs, which Oulait intercepted with Chikō.
• Carlmand asked Kazu to let him fight Garp, and Kazu agreed while the rest of the crew encouraged him.
• Carlmand leaped toward Garp and launched Frost Fist, but Garp rushed in and punched him in the face.

Kazu faced Garp after Carlmand was knocked out, and the two titans began a fierce battle that split the clouds and shattered the surrounding space. Their fight continued as Garp and Kazu traded heavy blows.

• Garp sent Carlmand flying into the sea with a single punch, and Drew hauled him back aboard the Divine Dragon.
• Law revived Carlmand, who realized Garp had defeated him before he could react, and Kazu explained why Garp had not shown the same speed in his previous fight.
• Kazu used Space Swap to appear before Garp, who eagerly charged at him and unleashed his Conqueror's Coating.
• Kazu and Garp clashed with Fist Bone: Impact and Space Ripple Fist, splitting the clouds and sending a shockwave across the sea.
• Garp and Kazu continued trading attacks; Garp took Kazu's kick to land a punch to his flank, while Kazu's kick sent Garp flying.

Kazu used his fight with Garp to adjust to his newly enhanced strength, then revealed a powerful dragon-like form. Garp was shocked by the transformation, but accepted Kazu’s explanation that his spatial powers came from the same Devil Fruit.

• Kazu and Garp fought at high speed for half an hour while Kazu used the battle to adjust to his enhanced physical power.
• Kazu ended their exchange and told Garp he would show him something in thanks for serving as his sparring partner.
• Kazu transformed, growing dragon horns, scales, a tail, claws, and a much larger body.
• Garp was stunned and asked how Kazu could possess both the Space-Space Fruit and a Zoan Devil Fruit.
• Kazu explained that he had never said he ate the Space-Space Fruit and that his spatial powers were abilities of his Devil Fruit.
• Garp accepted Kazu’s explanation and challenged him to demonstrate the fruit’s true abilities.

Kazu overwhelmed Garp in their rematch, first knocking him into the sea with his hybrid form and then using Space Swap and Time Stop to land a rapid barrage. Garp returned to the fight, eager to go all out, while Kazu stayed on his heels without attacking.

• Kazu transformed into his hybrid form and knocked Garp into the sea with a punch.
• Garp surfaced and praised Kazu's strength, comparing him to Rocks.
• Kazu used Space Swap and Time Stop to freeze Garp briefly and strike him more than a dozen times.
• Garp flew back out of the sea with Geppo, bloodied but laughing as he prepared to fight seriously.
• Kazu outpaced Garp and followed directly behind him without attacking.

Kazu used time and space abilities to overwhelm Garp, then attacked him with a spatially empowered dragon claw. Garp countered with a mouthful of seawater and prepared to escape aboard the Dog-Head Warship.

• Kazu repeatedly used Time Stop and Space Swap to strike Garp while avoiding his punches and kicks.
• Kazu seized Garp, coated his hand in Conqueror's Haki, and slammed him into the sea with Undersea Drop.
• Kazu split the sea with a Swordless Style sword aura, exposing Garp before diving at his chest with his dragon claw.
• Garp spat seawater at Kazu, hoping to weaken him briefly and escape with the Dog-Head Warship.

Kazu and Garp continued their aerial battle, with Garp trying to exploit Kazu’s Devil Fruit weakness by soaking him in seawater. Kazu remained unaffected, defeated Garp’s attack with Phantom Sword Dance, and sent him flying toward the Dog-Head Warship.

• Kazu dodged Garp’s seawater attack with Space Swap, then taunted him to use his strongest move.
• Garp drenched Kazu by shaking seawater from his clothes and hair, then charged with his Conqueror’s Haki-coated fists.
• Kazu drew Muramasa despite being soaked and met Garp’s Infinite Fist Bone with Phantom Sword Dance.
• Kazu slashed Garp across the chest and then struck him in the face with his tail, sending him flying toward the Dog-Head Warship.

After defeating Garp, Kazu spoke with him aboard the Marine warship about the World Government and his plans to live freely. Garp refused to visit Dragon, warned Kazu about a powerful enemy, and then used his Devil Fruit ability to recover from the fight.

• Bogard caught the defeated Garp, and Garp ordered the Marines to retreat rather than attack Kazu.
• Kazu appeared beside the Dog-Head Warship and admitted he had concealed his strength to avoid drawing the World Government’s attention.
• Kazu invited Garp to visit Dragon, but Garp refused because his presence would put his son in greater danger.
• Kazu said he wanted to live freely and remove the World Government from his path, while Garp warned him about the person who had defeated Rocks.
• Garp activated his Devil Fruit ability and complained that Kazu had fooled him, asking why seawater had not affected him.

Kazu told Garp that his strength came from a genetic mutation, though Garp did not believe him. After Garp admitted defeat and headed back toward the East Blue, Kazu returned to the Divine Dragon, where his crew celebrated his victory.

• Kazu claimed he had not eaten a Devil Fruit and that his power came from a genetic mutation, but Garp recognized the explanation as nonsense.
• Garp gave up trying to learn Kazu’s secret and decided Sengoku could investigate Newgate’s ancestry instead.
• Kazu left to meet Dragon, while Garp reflected that Kazu’s strength had made him feel old.
• Garp recovered enough to depart for the East Blue with Bogard and ordered him to write a report for Sengoku.
• Kazu returned to the Divine Dragon, where the crew gathered to celebrate his defeat of Garp.

After defeating Garp, Kazu and the Blond Hair Pirates sailed unchallenged while celebrating his strength. Alarmed by Kazu’s growing power, the World Government ordered the Marines to prepare to destroy the crew, but Sengoku tried to delay the buildup to keep the seas stable.

• Kazu’s crew praised him as invincible, and he proudly agreed.
• The Divine Dragon sailed without interference as other crews avoided the Blond Hair Pirates and sang Kazu’s song, “Invincible.”
• After news of Garp’s defeat reached Marine Headquarters, Sengoku worried about Kazu’s power and its effect on the balance of the world.
• The Five Elders relayed Imu’s order to gather the Marines’ top forces and prepare to exterminate the Blond Hair Pirates.
• Sengoku objected that withdrawing forces would leave the seas vulnerable, but the Five Elders insisted he obey without question.
• Sengoku quietly planned to stall the Five Elders while ordering Marines across the regions to prepare and preserve basic security.

Kazu awakened Future Sight after receiving an Observation Haki upgrade from his monthly check-in. After the Divine Dragon reached Kentron Island, he disembarked with Hancock, Robin, and the others to enjoy some free time in town.

• Kazu claimed his monthly check-in reward and noticed his Observation Haki had changed.
• Kazu used Observation Haki and saw brief images of the future, realizing he had awakened Future Sight.
• Carlmand and the others went ashore for two days of free time before regrouping.
• Kazu took Hancock, Robin, and the other women shopping while they teased him about his behavior.
• Kazu and the women disguised themselves and headed into town, where they attracted less attention than they had at the harbor.

Tesoro planned to use the Blond Hair Pirates’ visit to expand his influence by giving them an excellent experience without approaching them directly. As Kazu and the others explored the town, they learned that its most luxurious entertainment district lay farther inside.

• Tesoro learned that the Blond Hair Pirates had arrived and saw their visit as an opportunity to grow his empire.
• Tesoro told Mr. Tanaka to let the pirates enjoy the town’s businesses and cover their expenses, but not to approach them.
• Mr. Tanaka agreed and passed Tesoro’s instructions along.
• Tesoro reflected that his money empire was a mask for the grief and helplessness he felt after the Celestial Dragons enslaved and killed the woman he loved.
• Kazu and the others entered the town, noticed its unusual luxury, and learned from residents that the central district held its grandest shops and entertainment venues.

Kazu and the women explored Kentron while Dragon arrived with a small group of Revolutionary Army comrades. After Dragon called, Kazu arranged to meet him at the town’s main gate.

• Makino enjoyed exploring Kentron, while Robin stopped to browse a bookstore.
• Kazu took Galette and the others to a dessert shop, then suggested visiting the town’s amusement park.
• Dragon reached Kentron aboard a merchant ship with a few dozen Revolutionary Army comrades and called Kazu.
• Kazu told Dragon to meet him at the town’s main gate and asked Dragon Girl to summon Carlmand and the others.

Kazu met Dragon at the town entrance and explained that Tesoro, a former slave and gifted businessman, could greatly strengthen the Revolutionary Army if persuaded to join. They walked through Tesoro’s prosperous, orderly town to meet him.

• Kazu and his companions met Dragon at the town entrance after he arrived at the harbor.
• Dragon told Kazu that the Revolutionary Army had gained covert support across more than half of the non-Affiliated Nations in the Four Seas.
• Kazu explained Tesoro’s history and business talents to Dragon, urging him to recruit Tesoro into the Revolutionary Army.
• Kazu led Dragon and the others on foot through the busy town, where Dragon observed its thriving commerce and strong public order.

Kazu and his companions arrived at Gild Tesoro’s villa, where Tesoro welcomed them and hosted a meal. When Tesoro asked about the cloaked man beside Kazu, Dragon revealed his face, leaving Tesoro startled by the Revolutionary Army leader’s presence.

• Kazu’s group traveled openly to Tesoro’s villa while Kazu kept track of Tesoro with Space Perception.
• Mr. Tanaka greeted the group and led them inside to meet Tesoro.
• Tesoro introduced himself as the town’s mayor and offered Kazu’s group food and wine.
• Kazu took the seat of honor, and Dragon sat beside him, drawing Tesoro’s attention.
• Dragon lowered his hood, and Tesoro recognized the leader of the Revolutionary Army.

Kazu and Dragon approached Tesoro about joining the Revolutionary Army, using his business skills to raise funds for their cause. Tesoro learned he would not have to fight on the front lines and that the Army shared his goal of overthrowing the World Government.

• Dragon politely greeted Tesoro, who welcomed him and offered free entertainment to the group.
• Tesoro reflected on his plans to grow wealthy and secure permission from nobles and Celestial Dragons to run his business.
• Kazu told Tesoro that the Blond Hair Pirates needed him, and Tesoro refused, unwilling to risk becoming someone else's pawn again.
• Kazu revealed that Dragon's Revolutionary Army wanted Tesoro, and Dragon praised his talent.
• Dragon explained that Tesoro could use his business skills to earn Beli for the Revolutionary Army and join its fight against the World Government.

Tesoro weighed whether to join the Revolutionary Army, torn between his hatred of the Celestial Dragons and his fear of them. After the others left, he asked Tanaka what Stella would have wanted, leaving his decision unresolved.

• Tesoro told Kazu and Dragon he needed time to consider joining the Revolutionary Army.
• Kazu warned that he would have to ensure the Blond Hair Pirates’ connection to the Revolutionary Army remained secret.
• After the group finished the feast, Kazu arranged to meet Tesoro again the next day, while Dragon stayed to study the town.
• Tesoro remained behind with Tanaka and considered the consequences of choosing wrongly.
• Tesoro asked Tanaka what his world might have been like if Stella were still alive, then wondered what she would have chosen.